clutch labor
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clutch labor
How long does it take to install a new clutch on a 3rd-gen? I think my mechanic is trying to take me for a ride and overcharge me for labor. He says it will take almost two full days. How long should it really take?
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FWIW,
I also live in the midwest and got a couple of estimates before doing it myself...
1. Local Mazda dealer: $750 plus parts (they would only install an OEM clutch)
2. Local speed/sports car shop: $900 labor only. I buy my choice of clutch.
As I recall, both indicated the car would be in the shop two to three days.
I also live in the midwest and got a couple of estimates before doing it myself...
1. Local Mazda dealer: $750 plus parts (they would only install an OEM clutch)
2. Local speed/sports car shop: $900 labor only. I buy my choice of clutch.
As I recall, both indicated the car would be in the shop two to three days.
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Originally posted by Sgtblue
FWIW,
I also live in the midwest and got a couple of estimates before doing it myself...
1. Local Mazda dealer: $750 plus parts (they would only install an OEM clutch)
2. Local speed/sports car shop: $900 labor only. I buy my choice of clutch.
As I recall, both indicated the car would be in the shop two to three days.
FWIW,
I also live in the midwest and got a couple of estimates before doing it myself...
1. Local Mazda dealer: $750 plus parts (they would only install an OEM clutch)
2. Local speed/sports car shop: $900 labor only. I buy my choice of clutch.
As I recall, both indicated the car would be in the shop two to three days.
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I paid a shop that I trust $400 or so in labor. I also made sure to key them in on it being a pull-type clutch (in addition to my usual let it warm up before you shut it off note.)
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My shop did it for 600 bucks and that included a new flywheel. Took one day. Doing the clutch yourself if you have never done it before is a pretty big job. I did one back when I was a teenanger and had no money. Took myself and a buddy about a week after school to get it done. I can remember thinking that if I had the money to pay someone else to do it I would go that route the next time
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In the All Data labor guide that most dealers use, it calls for 4.6 hours and add .4 to replace flywheel. So then multiply total (5.0) hours plus hourly rate . Some shops may charge extra for the flywheel grind of upwards of $85. Hope this helps.
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if you do it yourself and wanna do it right. plan on a little more time so you can replace some seals. it is a couple extra hours and a few dollars, but cheap insurance. it sounds like you wanna pay someone to do it, but if you opt to do it yourself check out this site.
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/clutch_install.html
i do all my own stuff cuz a)you know that it was done right b)it saves you money c)you know that it was done right.
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/clutch_install.html
i do all my own stuff cuz a)you know that it was done right b)it saves you money c)you know that it was done right.
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